Thursday, January 8, 2026
NYT Spelling Bee answers, words, pangrams, and hints for today
🐝 Today's Spelling Bee Answers Summary
📝 All NYT Spelling Bee Words (64)
🐝 Pangrams (1)
4-Letter Words (20)
5-Letter Words (17)
6-Letter Words (12)
7-Letter Words (6)
8-Letter Words (6)
9-Letter Words (2)
📊 Statistics
About NYT Spelling Bee Game
The New York Times Spelling Bee is a daily word puzzle that challenges players to create words using seven given letters, with one center letter required in every answer. This page tracks today's NYT Spelling Bee answers, pangrams, word count, max score, and hints so you can check your solve.
Each puzzle contains multiple pangrams - words that use all seven letters at least once. Players advance through different skill levels from Beginner to Queen Bee based on their score percentage.
Looking for another date? Browse the monthly NYT Spelling Bee answer archive for daily word lists, center letters, pangrams, and scores.
How to Play Spelling Bee
Basic Rules
- • Words must contain at least 4 letters
- • The center letter must be used in every word
- • Letters can be used multiple times
- • No proper nouns, hyphenated words, or vulgar terms
- • Find the pangram(s) that use all 7 letters
Spelling Bee Scoring & Ranks
| Rank | Score Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 0% | Starting point for all players |
| Good Start | 2% | Found your first few words |
| Moving Up | 5% | Making steady progress |
| Good | 8% | Solid word-finding skills |
| Solid | 15% | Consistent performance |
| Nice | 25% | Above average skills |
| Great | 40% | Excellent word knowledge |
| Amazing | 50% | Outstanding performance |
| Genius | 70% | Exceptional word mastery |
| Queen Bee | 100% | Found every possible word! |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Daily and Unlimited modes?
Daily mode features one puzzle per day that updates at midnight, allowing you to compete with other players on the same challenge. Unlimited mode lets you play as many different puzzles as you want, anytime, with randomly generated letter combinations.
How do I find pangrams?
Pangrams use all seven letters at least once. Look for longer words (7+ letters) and try different combinations. Common pangram patterns include compound words, words with prefixes/suffixes, and technical terms. The hint grid can help identify which letters start pangrams.
Can I use hints without spoiling the puzzle?
Yes! Our hint system shows you how many words start with each letter and their lengths without revealing the actual words. This helps you focus your search without spoiling the discovery process. You can also see two-letter prefixes to guide your thinking.
Is this a free alternative to NYT Spelling Bee?
Absolutely! Our spelling bee game is completely free and offers the same engaging gameplay as the NYT version. You get unlimited puzzles, hints, and all features without any subscription or paywall. Perfect for daily practice and improving your vocabulary.
What makes a good Spelling Bee strategy?
Start with common prefixes and suffixes, focus on the center letter, and think of word families. Try different combinations systematically, look for compound words, and don't forget about plural forms and verb tenses. Use the hint grid to identify gaps in your word list.
Spelling Bee Tips & Strategies
Word Finding Techniques
- • Start with common prefixes (UN-, RE-, IN-)
- • Try suffixes (-ING, -ED, -ER, -LY)
- • Look for compound words
- • Consider plural forms and verb tenses
- • Think of word families and related terms